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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 03 March 2021
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With sale of the Venetian, Las Vegas Sands exits the Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Michelle Chapman, Associated Press - Las Vegas Sands is selling the iconic Venetian casino resort and its Sands Expo and Convention Center for $6.25 billion, withdrawing from gambling operations on the Las Vegas Strip after changing the nature of the casino business there and just about everywhere else. The name of the Venetian, the expo center as well as the Palazzo, the Sands’ luxury casino and resort that is part of the same complex, will remain, and the company’s headquarters will stay in Las Vegas. But the company led by Sheldon Adelson until his death this year will effectively cease U.S. operations. https://bit.ly/2MQDfBc

State to Relax Restrictions on Restaurants, Casinos Starting Friday
Michigan (restrictions) - Russ McNamara, WDET - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is rolling back regulations designed to curb the spread of COVID-19. Under the updated epidemic orders, restaurants, retail and indoor entertainment venues are allowed to be at 50% capacity; indoor public meetings and other small indoor gatherings are allowed up to 25 people; and outdoor gatherings are permitted up to 300. Casinos and gyms will be allowed more patrons at 30% capacity, and people can visit family members in nursing homes following a negative COVID-19 test. https://bit.ly/3bhQjsC

Indiana lifts hold on Hard Rock Casino opening
Indiana (regulation) - Dan Carden, Northwest Indian Times - The ownership issues that threatened to delay the opening of the $300 million Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana have been resolved and the Indiana Gaming Commission has lifted its hold on completing the land-based Gary gaming facility. An opening date for the new casino, located adjacent to the Borman Expressway at Burr Street, has not yet been announced. https://bit.ly/3sQkr4a

Billionaire indicted for running online gambling platform
Asia (Taiwan) - Central News Agency - A Taiwan billionaire was among 32 people indicted by Taichung prosecutors Wednesday (March 3) for running an online gambling platform and engaging in money laundering that earned them an illicit profit of more than NT$59.4 billion (US$2.13 billion). Chuang Chou-wen, chairman of Taichung-based Xinliwang International Holdings Company Ltd., and 31 of his employees have been charged with gambling, engaging in organized criminal activity, and tax evasion by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office. https://bit.ly/2O4GNjR

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Nevada (Las Vegas) - Jason Bracelin, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2O5OW7v

Las Vegas’ Plaza hotel to hold NCAA tournament viewing parties
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3qlatpU

Golden Knights fans bring energy back to Fortress
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Ray Brewer, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2MQDa0m

‘Magic Mike Live Las Vegas’ moves opening at Sahara to August 27
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/2OooDsY

Reno ahead of Las Vegas in bouncing back from pandemic
Nevada (Reno) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3e90WzP

Longtime Indiana casino exec selling out after allegations
Indiana (regulation) - Tom Davies, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/389c2kH

Casino exec Ratcliff permanently banned from Indiana gambling industry
Indiana (regulation) - Indianapolis Business Journal - https://bit.ly/2O2lYWb

Lawmakers to consider joint resolution to authorize casino gaming
Tennessee (expansion) - WJHL - https://bit.ly/2OkQHgY

Governor says it's 'inevitable' Ohio will legalize sports gambling
Ohio (sports) - Ben Axelrod, WKYC - https://bit.ly/3qnxzMQ

Legislative 'task force' to study tax hike on slot-like gaming
Kentucky (slots) - Chris Otts, WDRB - https://bit.ly/3sLKxp9

Billings-based gaming firm to be acquired in $140M deal
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 04 March 2021
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CDC says more than 200 casinos 'smoke-free' amid pandemic
National (restrictions) - KTNV - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 200 commercial and tribal casinos are "smoke-free" amid health concerns during the pandemic. It is unclear if they will remain smoke-free when other restrictions ease and more people become vaccinated. CNN reports that Brian King of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health said during the CDC’s weekly partner call: “If all these casinos remain smoke-free even post Covid-19, this could have an immeasurable in terms of not only protecting the public, but also workers in these environments." https://bit.ly/2NZcjjl

Line wraps around building as Crosswinds Casino opens
Kansas (Indian gaming) - Caroline Elliott, KWCH - After a decades-long legal battle, the Crosswinds Casino is open for business in Park City, making it the first casino to operate in Sedgwick County. Since the grand opening Tuesday night, the parking lot has been full with lines wrapping around the building. On Wednesday, the casino, open 24/7, reached its current 375-person capacity by noon. “I didn’t expect to be in line at this time of day. That’s why we didn’t want to come last night,” said Wichita resident Hellen Lynn. “And we were like, ‘oh, we’ll just come down today while people are working, we’ll get to go in,’ but apparently, we are going to stand in line like everyone else. https://bit.ly/3rpBlq2

Bally's to Build Casino in Former Macy's
Pennsylvania (expansion) - Mark Wogenrich, Sports Illustrated - The new Bally's casino scheduled to open near Penn State University will occupy the former Macy's store at the Nittany Mall. College Township, where Penn State is located, announced the location Thursday in a fact sheet that offered more details about the $120 million mini-casino. In January, Bally's and former Penn State trustee Ira Lubert jointly announced plans for the casino, which they said then would be located "near the Nittany Mall," which is about four miles from the Penn State campus. https://bit.ly/3sXF270

A fresh US$2-bln casino project proposed for Vietnam
Asia (Vietnam) - GGRAsia - Authorities in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa province are seeking approval from the country’s top leadership for a second casino resort project – with an investment value of more than US$2 billion – to be developed there. The scheme would need the assent of Vietnam’s politburo and the prime minister, the reports said. The US$2.24-billion casino and tourism complex would be on Hon Tre, a coastal island near Khanh Hoa’s provincial capital, Nha Trang. https://bit.ly/3bns6kU

Analysis: sale of Sands underscores Strip value, Macau focus
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3sUuc1l

SciPlay’s fourth-quarter revenue rises 30%
National (results) - Matthew Crowley, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/38bsxwz

Bally’s approved by regulators to take control of Montbleu Resort
Nevada (regulations) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3eePGln

IGT lottery growth wiped-out by COVID wrecked global gaming unit
Global (results) - Ted Menmuir, SBC News - https://bit.ly/3kRJ1iD

8M visitors make Lake Mead 5th busiest national park
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Marvin Clemons, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3rqgK4Z

Las Vegas denies plan for Arts District food truck court
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Sara MacNeil, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2OxA5T9

Masks still required at casinos despite lifting of mandate
Mississippi (restrictions) - WLOX - https://bit.ly/2PujvnJ

Masks and buffers remain rules at most Eastern Iowa casinos
Iowa (restrictions) - Gazette - https://bit.ly/3e9M8RA

Architect selected for future Danville casino complex
Virginia (expansion) - WSLS - https://bit.ly/3qklaJj

Georgia House unveils new constitutional amendment
Georgia (expansion) - Dave Williams, Capitol Beat - https://bit.ly/3v0KMPa

Constitutional amendment could result in sports gambling i
Texas (sports) - Max Massey, KSAT - https://bit.ly/3kSKAwo

Massachusetts senator angling to keep sports betting out of casinos
Massachusetts (sports) - Colin A. Young, Lowell Sun - https://bit.ly/3rppPuL

Jordan/Cuban backed Sportradar to go public via SPAC
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 05 March 2021
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Capacity restrictions are still crimping Maryland’s casinos
Maryland (results) - Jeff Clabaugh, WTOP - Total gaming revenue at Maryland’s six casinos in February was down 16.6% from a year ago. Combined, all six casinos generated $126.2 million in gaming revenue last month. At MGM National Harbor, where capacity is still limited to 25%, total gaming revenue was down 16.8% to $50.8 million. Live! Casino & Hotel was permitted to increase capacity to 50% in late February after Anne Arundel County eased some restrictions, but February gaming revenue there was still down 17.9% from a year ago, to $45 million. Baltimore’s Horseshoe gaming revenue of $14.3 million was down 20.1% from a year ago. The state’s three smaller casinos also saw a decline in February gaming revenue, down 17.7% at Rocky Gap, down 5.4% at Hollywood Casino and down 2.8% at Ocean Downs. https://bit.ly/38j7lVw

Reno Sands pioneer Pete Cladianos Jr. dies at 91
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette Journal - Pete Cladianos Jr., the driving force behind the Sands Regency Hotel Casino and one of the key personalities during downtown Reno’s rise as a gaming destination, died on Wednesday evening. He was 91 years old… By 1965 when the Sands Motor Inn was built, Cladianos Jr. was a full-fledged member of the family business. He would also be integral to the Sands evolution into a gaming property, while also building a reputation for butting heads with the Reno City Council while staunchly advocating for the family’s projects. https://bit.ly/2Ote342

Cancellations cause February handle to drop 6.8 percent
National (racing) - Matt Hegarty, Daily Racing Form - Total handle on U.S. races this February dropped by 6.8 percent, according to figures released by Equibase. Total handle fell from $901.3 million to $840.1 million, the number of races held in the month plunged 22.2 percent, from 2,477 last year to 1,928 this year. Average handle per-race in the month was $435,736, up 19.7 percent. Field size in February dropped by 1.3 percent, to 7.72 horses per race…For the first two months of the year, total handle is up 1.3 percent. https://bit.ly/3e9MO9A

LVS property sale could be related to Macau concession tender
Asia (Macau) - Renato Marques, Macau Daily Times - The sale of two properties by Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) on Wednesday might be related to the company’s bid for the tender of the new gaming concessions in Macau by 2022, the managing partner of IGamiX Management & Consulting, Ben Lee, has told the Times. “It’s either [related to] their cutting all overt ties with the U.S. to improve their chances of getting a new concession or a prelude to a total cashing out by the family now that the patriarch is no longer at the helm,” Lee said. https://bit.ly/3c5tEio

Despite loss, Bally’s execs optimistic about 2021
National (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3kPlHC1

VICI Properties announces stock offering to fund purchase from Sands
National (corporate/finance) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3qhuca0

Slot maker: LV gaming recovery may be slower than elsewhere
National (results) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3c07C0k

NASCAR makes its early-season pit stop in Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3v2pOiE

These Las Vegas nightclubs and dayclubs are reopening
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/2PA6p8t

LV hospitality workers could be eligible for vaccine in 2 weeks
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Jaclyn Schultz, KVVU-TV - https://bit.ly/38y2PCL

Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City to reopen
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Nicholas Huba, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3cbqQQG

EnVision Center making good use of Steve Wynn's old offices
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Michelle Brunetti Post, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3qo2BUs

PFL to hold regular season in Ocean Casino Resort
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Ahmad Austin, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3l2MxH3

As gambling bill approaches, negotiations continue
Alabama (expansion) - Brian Lyman, Montgomery Advertiser - https://bit.ly/3c9BUOm

Full casino license push in Yonkers forms ‘No-brainer’ alliance
New York (Yonkers) - David Propper, Rockland/Westchester Journal News - https://bit.ly/3kOlMpA

Steve Wynn donates $50M for new Utica hospital
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Today’s Gaming-News NTG: 08 March 2021
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Most Texans want casino gambling
Texas (expansion) - Gromer Jeffers Jr., Morning News - Texans like gambling, but don’t bet on lawmakers legalizing casinos or sports betting anytime soon. A new poll by The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler reveals that 57% of Texans support allowing casino gambling in the Lone Star State. Only 29% of respondents are opposed, with 13% saying it doesn’t matter. Of that total, 52% of white evangelicals, a group that routinely blocks the expansion of gambling, are in favor of allowing casinos in Texas. https://bit.ly/3eAZZkf

Iowa clears $1 billion in sports betting handle
Iowa (sports) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - Iowa became the seventh state to clear the $1 billion mark in cumulative sports betting handle in the post-PASPA era after the state’s Racing and Gaming Commission reported a handle of more than $143.6 million for February. Iowa joins Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, and Colorado in this select club, reaching the benchmark in 19 months after launching in August 2019. Its cumulative handle now totals more than $1.08 billion. https://bit.ly/30pKDXp

Sports Betting Bill Progresses with Exceptions
Nebraska (expansion) - Larry Gibbs, WSN - A legislative package spelling out the limits for sports betting in Nebraska advanced rapidly last week from the General Affairs Committee. Among those initiatives included a constitutional amendment allowing casino gambling at licensed horse racetracks and laws regulating the casinos and earmarking most of the tax revenue for property tax relief… The debate continued that the initiatives did not mention sports betting…Sen. Tom Briese of Albion said the initiative language allows for all “games of chance” at the racetrack casinos had opened the door to sports betting. https://bit.ly/3eoWCwE

Online/casino sets record total for third consecutive month
Europe (Italy) - Stephen Carter, iGaming Business - Online slots and casino generated record revenue of €162.85m for Italian-licensed operators in January, up 6% on the prior month and 99% up year-on-year. Casino and slots market share leader PokerStars was the principal operator beneficiary of the vertical’s explosive growth in the past two months, collecting 11% or close to €18m of this total in January. This pushed total online GGR for the dot.it market across all products to €335.9m. https://bit.ly/3eoWBJ6

The Bee Gees Show brings the party back to Excalibur
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Las Vegas pool season heats up as warm weather greets guests
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Estiatorio Milos announces opening date for Venetian location
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Al Mancini, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/38p4B8O

$107K bad beat jackpot connects at Boulder Station
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Sports betting boom means more competition for Nevada
Nevada (sports) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3erEGkO

WynnBET gets online sports betting permit in Virginia
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Georgia Senate approves sports betting constitutional amendment
Georgia (sports) - Jeff Amy, Associated Press -

Lawmakers Send Sports Betting Bill to Governor
South Dakota (sports) - Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/38pHNWK

Sports Betting Bill Moves Closer to The Finish Once Again
Kansas (sports) - Pat Evans, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3qAGdr3

Sports Betting Bill Cleanly Clears House Hurdle
Arizona (sports) - Pat Evans, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3civRqH

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Casino revenue of $86.4 million down 29%
Michigan (results) - Jordyn Grzelewski, Detroit News - Detroit's three casinos reported $86.38 million in revenue for February, down nearly 29% from February 2020…MGM's monthly gaming revenue fell 34.6%, to $34.43 million. MotorCity's, meanwhile, dropped 22.9%, to $31.24 million, while Greektown's was down 27.3% to $20.79 million. Retail sports betting, meanwhile, generated a total loss $77,627. The three casinos reported a total handle of more than $23.7 million. https://bit.ly/3bwuXrt

Casino, racino action recovers some in February
Ohio (results) - Rich Exner, Plain Dealer - Ohio’s casino and racino industry showed signs of rebounding in February, with gambling revenue up $5.3 million over January, but business still lagged where was a year ago. Gambling revenue totaled $158.7 million at Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos last month. That’s up from $153.4 million in January, but down from $171.4 million in February 2020. [Casino revenue was $67/6 million, down 10.9%; racino revenue was $91.0 million, down 4.7%.] https://bit.ly/3vc64cA

Atari Setting Up Crypto Casino to Tap into Nostalgia and NFTs
Global (igaming) - Joanna Ossinger/ Vlad Savov, Bloomberg - Entertainment software company Atari SA plans to start an online casino next month, the latest step in Chief Executive Officer Frederic Chesnais’s effort to revitalize the firm. The casino, developed in partnership with Decentral Games on the Ethereum blockchain, will include Atari-themed games and Atari non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which can be leveraged to earn more digital currency. The companies expect to see bets of $150 million in 2021 and $400 million over two years, according to their joint statement. https://bit.ly/2PTiENJ

Crown to eliminate all indoor smoking by end of 2022
Oceania (Australia) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - Crown Resorts appears to be extending its corporate makeover all the way to the gaming floor after the company announced Monday it would phase out indoor smoking at its Australian integrated resorts by the end of 2022. Crown said Monday it would make some premium gaming areas as its Australian casinos – Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth – smoke-free immediately, while the remainder would undergo a transition period as outdoor smoking areas were installed. https://bit.ly/3rAHJLn

Nevada governor bets on safety as states lift virus rules
Nevada (reopening) - Sam Metz, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/2PQ9vWe

Pandemic deals another blow to poker in Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vega) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2ODBeZJ

Boyd Gaming and FanDuel bring Stardust brand to PA and NJ
National (igaming) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2PQYdkx

MGM Resorts and BetMGM will address problem gambling
National (problem gambling) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3rzeCIp

Second lounge, with secret drink menu, set for Resorts World
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3qAIG55

Dunkin’ to open first 2 Strip locations
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Subrina Hudson, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2PIlXqQ

Visitors willing to return to Atlantic City
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Molly Shelly, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3l3UuM7

Billy the Kid Casino to reopen March 22
New Mexico (reopening) - Jessica Onsurez, Ruidoso News - https://bit.ly/3byM4ZX

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue for February
Iowa (sports/results) - Pat Evans, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3l1Vmk6

Senator says ‘moving parts’ could delay lottery, casino bill
Alabama (expansion) - Mike Cason, Birmingham News - https://bit.ly/38pw3Dq

Lawsuit filed against Alabama Sen. Del Marsh over gambling bill
Alabama (expansion) - Lydia Nusbaum/ Morgan Carlson, WSFA - https://bit.ly/3t1jar2

Full House Resorts reports ‘phenomenal’ fourth-quarter earnings
National (results) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3t7gWql

Powerball, Mega Millions top $220 million combined
National (lottery) - Cliff Pinckard, Plain Dealer - https://bit.ly/2ODAG67

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Three Las Vegas companies vying to open NYC-area casino
New York (expansion) - WINS - The New York City area could be getting a new casino — and three Las Vegas-based companies are vying for the chance to open it, according to a report. Sources told the New York Post Wynn Resorts, Bally’s Corp. and Las Vegas Sands are hoping to secure one of three gaming licenses New York state plans to issue for the New York City, lower Hudson Valley and Long Island area this year. https://bit.ly/3rNM5yY

Chicago has dreams of opening Las Vegas-inspired casino
Illinois (expansion) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Chicago wants a slice of Las Vegas for its metropolis. City officials next month plan to issue a request for proposals to build a casino resort that would attract thousands of people to the nation’s third-largest metropolitan area. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she is hopeful that some of the casino companies responding to the RFP will have Las Vegas addresses. https://bit.ly/30Cnh0J

Carson Nugget Casino celebrates 67th anniversary
Nevada (Carson City) - Carson Now - The Carson Nugget in Carson City celebrates its 67th anniversary during the month of March. The Carson Nugget opened on March 1, 1954 by Richard Graves. “The Carson Nugget took right off” Graves said during a 1978 interview with the University of Nevada’s Oral History Program. “It was very surprising to me because Carson was as sleepy little town: There wasn’t much business in town.” In 1958, the Nugget was sold to the Adams family, which later transferred the title to the Hop and Mae Adams Trust. In 2015, Dean DiLullo with M1 Gaming became the new owner of the Carson Nugget Casino and Hotel. https://bit.ly/2OIEvH4

City of Dreams Mediterranean remains on course
Europe (Cyprus) - Phil, G3 Newswire - City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ first integrated resort (IR) and the biggest in Europe and the wider region, is advancing well towards completion. Construction is progressing smoothly, with the IR being set to open in Summer 2022. The development of the project is now available for viewing through impressive aerial drone footage produced by City of Dreams Mediterranean. The video offers an overview of the IR’s exterior and surroundings, reflecting the rapid advancement of the main construction, along with renderings of the project upon completion. https://bit.ly/3qCfMBD

2021 Nevada Gaming Fact Book release reflects effects of pandemic
Nevada (report) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3qNiJzq

Nevada to get more than $4.5B in COVID relief bill
Nevada (recovery) - Gary Martin, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3vtlhpU

Late March job fair set for Fremont Street Experience
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Marvin Clemons, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3viXdWA

Second lounge, with secret drink menu, set for Resorts World
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3bHzxTY

LVCVA board OKs spending $3.5M on upcoming special events
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cmQEK4

‘Intense' housing demand cited for loan to redevelop Harrah’s
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Gazette Journal - https://bit.ly/3eymqGo

Margaritaville opening back up following damage from Zeta
Mississippi (Biloxi) - WLOX - https://bit.ly/38xzIPV

Aussie sports betting operator makes US debut in Colorado
Colorado (sports) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3tjFCw1

Barstool Sportsbook To Go Live In Illinois Thursday
Illinois (sports) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/3bEcnxG

Capacity limits lifted at restaurants, casinos and more
Maryland (restrictions) - Brandon Ingram, WMAR - https://bit.ly/3qEDugA

Legislation backed by Sands would allow casinos, sports gambling
Texas (expansion) - Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune - https://bit.ly/38wLOsm

Senate rejects proposal for lottery, casinos
Alabama (expansion) - Mike Cason, Birmingham News - https://bit.ly/3rTW0Ti

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Sports Betting Handle In Illinois Climbs To $581.5 Million
Illinois (sports/results) - Chris Altruda, Sports Handle - The Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday reported another record handle month for sports betting in the state, with operators accepting more than $581.5 million in bets for January….an increase of 18.3% from December’s total of over $491.7 million. Operators across the state posted a win rate of 8.24% and generated more than $47.9 million in revenue… Among the 18 states and the District of Columbia that report handle (New York does not), there was more than $4.36 billion wagered in January. https://bit.ly/3tb6VIE

Washoe County hits key COVID-19 testing milestone
Nevada (Reno) - Jason Hidalgo, Gazette Journal - Washoe County just hit a key milestone for reopening businesses, schools and other services based on the percentage of COVID-19 tests that return a positive result. The county’s 14-day testing positivity rate for COVID-19 reached 5%, according to the Nevada Health Response COVID-19 dashboard. The World Health Organization recommends a positivity rate of 5% or lower for at least 14 days to governments prior to reopening. https://bit.ly/3lalRnC

Murphy increases indoor capacity for businesses, events
New Jersey (restrictions) - Molly Shelly, Press of Atlantic City - New Jersey will increase capacity at casinos, restaurants, gyms and other businesses to 50% next week from 35%, Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday. "I am pleased to announce that effective next Friday, March 19, the indoor capacities for our restaurants, recreational and amusement businesses, gyms and fitness clubs and personal care businesses will increase to 50%," Murphy said. https://bit.ly/30CrvW7

Cloee Chao plans to run for AL race
Asia (Macau) - Macau Daily Times - Cloee Chao, the president at the helm of the New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association, confirmed that she is planning to run for election at this year’s Legislative Assembly poll. The city’s casino operators are going to make some “ravishing commitments” to the welfare benefits of casino workers in this fierce competition for a casino license. Chao stressed she would seek to ensure “the casino operators would keep their promises” to safeguard the rights of casino staff, through the electoral process. https://bit.ly/3rGPHCx

Installed game base increases for Everi Holdings
National (results) - Matthew Crowley, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3thnqTp

Caesars set to finalize deal to acquire William Hill on April 1
Global (acquisition) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3ewQZfK

MGM Resorts facing lawsuit over use of resort fees
National (litigation) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3eDZAgV

Palazzo suites opening 7 days a week starting Thursday
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3t9WULV

Scorpions move Zappos Theater residency to 2022
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3qEE3ac

Jabbawockeez back onstage this week
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/2Oih2Nf

Apartment complex at site of old Showboat hotel holds grand opening
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Subrina Hudson, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/30FBXfs

Chicago could pick a casino bidder this year
“This has been a long time coming,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Illinois (Chicago) - Bloomberg - https://bit.ly/3ckmVkQ

Chicago to solicit proposals for its first casino-resort in early April
Illinois (Chicago) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3bIp7DL

Wynn Resorts interested in proposed Chicago casino
Illinois (Chicago) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2PXSKZf

Penn approved for online sports wagering, will launch Barstool
Illinois (sports) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3crSIAs

BetMGM offering special sport bets at Buffalo Wild Wings
National (sports) - Wayne Parry, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3tb02ak

Lottery revenue plummeted in 2020
New York (results) - Joseph Spector, Democrat & Chronicle - https://bit.ly/30EVVXY

Idaho ends Powerball in state, fearing foreign participation
Idaho (lottery) - Keith Ridler, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3qHFsNh

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This Week in Gambling: Las Vegas casinos comeback and goodbye Full Tilt Poker

Gambling news finds the loosening of restrictions on Las Vegas casinos, and several have decided to return to 24/7 service. Meanwhile, Virgin Las Vegas has set a new opening date and Las Vegas shows are expanding capacity. Also, we say goodbye as Full Tilt Poker closed.

Several Las Vegas casinos reopen in an effort to get 'back to normal'. Vegas casino restrictions have been loosened, so Mandalay Bay, Park MGM and The Mirage will resume 24/7 operations effective 3 March. The change comes as MGM sees increased interest in travel to Las Vegas casinos. Previously, each property had implemented selective mid-week closures.

MGM also recently announced several of their Vegas shows reopening in February and March. Days and hours of operation will vary at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, The Mirage, Park MGM and other Vegas casinos.

Also, COVID-19 derailed the opening of the Virgin Las Vegas set in mid-January. Now the property has a new date of 25 March. Set to open where the Hard Rock used to be located, the 60,000 square foot operation which will be managed by Mohegan Gaming, making it the first Tribal Gaming operation in Las Vegas.

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*** Boyd Gaming Corporation and FanDuel Group announced Monday plans to launch Stardust-branded online casinos in New Jersey and Pennsylvania...

Keith Smith, president and CEO of Boyd Gaming, owner of the Stardust brand, in a statement. “We are excited to work with our partners at FanDuel to launch our first real-money online casinos and...

In New Jersey, FanDuel plans to rebrand its existing Betfair Casino in New Jersey under the Stardust brand, while in Pennsylvania...

Players must be in New Jersey or Pennsylvania to access the real-money Stardust Casino, but the free-to-play Stardust Social casino will be available to patrons across the country...

The Stardust Casino will be built on FanDuel’s proprietary front-end apps and player account management system with the online casinos...

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Some credit unions and banks blocking customers from online gaming
Michigan (igaming) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - The Michigan Legacy Credit Union has 20,000 members, many of them in low-income brackets. When CEO Carma Peters noticed that 1% of the credit union’s members made more than 1,200 transactions worth almost $83,000 in the first two weeks of legalized online gambling in the state, she decided to take action. Starting March 2, the credit union cut off services for online betting, including legal sites…Other banks and credit unions are also blocking customers from using their accounts to gamble, citing concerns about financial risks. https://bit.ly/3tgPpTp

Las Vegas casino, hospitality workers can get vaccinations
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Associated Press - Workers in the key Las Vegas restaurant, hospitality and casino sectors were told Thursday they can get a coronavirus vaccination. State COVID-19 response officials issued an order adding “frontline commerce and service industries” in Clark County to the eligibility list that started in December with doctors and first responders and has added teachers, government and community support employees. https://bit.ly/3rNuXt4

Hollywood Casino reopening largest poker room Saturday
Ohio (reopening) - Jarrod Clay, WSYX - Hollywood Casino Columbus will be reopening the largest poker room in Central Ohio Saturday in coordination with orders from Gov. Mike DeWine. Guests will be required to wear masks, socially distance themselves, and seating will be limited to six players per table. https://bit.ly/3vmvqo1

Gambling spend took off in the final quarter of last year
Oceania (New Zealand) - Steve Kilgallon, NZ Stuff - After the big lockdowns of 2020, Kiwis are gambling more than ever before, new government figures show. In the period October-December 2020, Kiwis spent $252 million on non-casino pokie machines. It was also a big year for Lotto, which had its biggest-ever turnover, and a 13 per cent year-on-year revenue increase – clearly driven by the absence of other methods of gambling. Over the year as a whole, pokies were down 18 per cent to $802 million, casinos were down 22 per cent to $504 million, and the TAB down 10 per cent to $315 million, while Lotto rose to $631 million. https://bit.ly/3crqhmg

Rush Street Interactive bets on igaming in first public earnings call
National (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2OsD7Ze

Golden Entertainment posts wider loss; revenue drops
National (results) - Matthew Crowley, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3qILz3H

Hakkasan announces return date to MGM Grand
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3thw3xl

Former Eldorado Casino gets new name, opening date
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3eyXXkt

Immersive Van Gogh exhibition coming to Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - C. Moon Reed, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/3tgPlTv

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is now a billionaire
National (sports/corporate) - Lucia Maffei, Boston Business Journal - https://bit.ly/3tj8TXo

Bally’s sports betting M&A spree might just be getting started
National (corporate) - Brad Allen, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3eBmZ2k

Maryland House approves sports betting implementation bill
Maryland (sports) - Brian Witte, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3bKVvFL

Wyoming House reverses course and approves sports betting
Wyoming (sports) - Bob Beck, Wyoming Public Media - https://bit.ly/3bLkecR

Craps games, expanded blackjack tables approved by gaming commission
Massachusetts (restrictions) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3tjeays

Scarlet Pearl offers financial benefit to employees who get vaccinated
Mississippi (D’Iberville) - Tristan Ruppert, WLOX - https://bit.ly/3cyqtQm

Next Powerball worth $169 million
National (lottery) - Magnolia Reporter - https://bit.ly/38D4Tt6

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Golden Nugget Enters NY Market Access Deal with Tioga Downs. http://bit.ly/38EFBe1
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*** Golden Nugget Online Gaming has signed a deal with Tioga Downs racetrack to gain market access to New York’s potential iGaming market...

Tioga Downs owner Jeffery Gural said that he was excited and welcomed the opportunity to be teaming with one of the best online gambling companies in the country, citing the organization’s successful portfolios and efforts in New Jersey:
“GNOG has one of the most experienced online teams, a historied US casino brand and a proven track record in our neighboring state of New Jersey.”

Gural further noted that Golden Nugget was in a position to bring an advanced gambling product to the Empire State and join Tioga Downs in creating a... for one of the largest economies in the United States.

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*** Flutter, the U.K.-based mobile gaming company that owns 95% of FanDuel, is considering spinning out FanDuel as a separately traded company to trade on a U.S. exchange...

A separation of FanDuel isn’t assured or imminent, said the people...
FanDuel is Flutter’s crown jewel, which may spur Flutter CEO Peter Jackson to keep it.

Fox Sports, which owns 2.5% of Flutter, has an option to buy an additional 18.5% stake in FanDuel in July.
Fox also has a 10-year option to buy half of the Stars Group’s US business, another asset owned by Flutter. (Stars Group owns Fox Bet.) Clearing up Fox’s FanDuel ownership is a complicating factor that may delay a spinout...

Flutter, which trades on the London Stock Exchange, has a market capitalization of £27.7 billion (about U.S. $39 billion)... FanDuel claims to be the market leader in U.S. sports gambling, with 40% market share.

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Nevada eases large event capacity limits to 50%
Nevada (restrictions) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Nevada’s governor eased restrictions on the capacity size of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and other large gatherings starting Monday, which could fuel the recovery of a key business component of the Las Vegas Strip. Under a directive signed by Gov. Steve Sisolak, the capacity for large events will increase from the previously announced 20% to 50% for venues with more than 2,500 seats. In February, Sisolak said Monday’s planned increase would have capped conventions, trade shows, and conferences at 1,000 individuals. Sisolak said the state will continue to operate under a mask mandate, practice social distancing and follow other COVID-19 mitigation measures. https://bit.ly/3trOcbX

Bills to jumpstart tourism and microbusinesses advance
New Jersey (legislation) - Michelle Brunetti Post, Press of Atlantic City - Atlantic County legislators have worked across the aisle recently on bills recently approved by Senate committees to restart the Jersey Shore tourism economy and protect beaches… “In Atlantic County alone, one out of every three jobs are supported through tourism, so we need to be serious about rebuilding and growing our tourism economy by making smart investments in what works - wide, clean beaches and broad, aggressive marketing - to encourage families to visit more often, stay longer, and spend more money at our local businesses and events,” Brown said. https://bit.ly/3eJshJh

Navajo Nation plans to reopen casinos on Monday
Arizona/New Mexico (Indian gaming) - Associated Press - Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as they announced a new public health order that will allow some businesses to reopen under certain restrictions. That includes the tribe’s four casinos. https://bit.ly/3cBNFgJ

Macau government to launch consultation on re-tender in 2H21
Asia (Macau) - Inside Asian Gaming - Macau’s Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, has confirmed the government’s intention to launch the re-tendering process for gaming concessions in the second half of 2021. Lei told media during a government press conference on Monday that the process remains on schedule ahead of its June 2022 deadline, when the concessions of all six gaming concessionaires are due to expire. “The gaming industry is related to Macau’s future and welfare, and the re-tendering of gaming licenses is being prepared accordingly,” he said. “The public consultation will start in the second half of 2021.” https://bit.ly/2Npfn83

One-year absence doesn’t dim interest in the NCCA tournament
National (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2OX0mKX

$1.2B deal reduces MGM’s ownership in REIT to 42%
National (corporate/finance) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3vwq0ag

Democrats punt tax hike proposals to voters in 2022
Nevada (legislation) - Sam Metz, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3vwaifj

Circa Sports to open satellite sportsbook at Tuscany
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mike Shoro, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3llIKod

Planet Hollywood, Linq to expand hours on Las Vegas Strip
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mark Davis, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2Nr57w0

Resorts World Las Vegas ‘rapidly moving forward’
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3bRDh5q

NCAA Tournament to provide ‘a shot in the arm’ to Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3cSMGsX

Bally’s partners with FanDuel to open new sportsbook in AC
New Jersey (Atlantic City/sports) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/30OnduT

Indiana Sports Betting Dips After Five Months of Record Handle
Indiana (sports/results) - Pat Evans, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3qMsIow

Mobile sports betting hopes receive major boost in Assembly budget
New York (sports) - Adam Candee, Legal Sports Report - https://bit.ly/3rTXRI0

New land-based Gary casino getting ready to rock this spring
Indiana (Gary) - Dan Carden, NWI Times - https://bit.ly/3vuBj2L

Michigan lottery club claims $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot
National (lottery) - Kate Northrop, Lottery Post - https://bit.ly/3qTK56E

Cash flow growth at U.S. holdings buoys Century Casinos
Global (results) - Matthew Crowley, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3bPAHgj

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MGM Springfield generated more than $16M in gaming revenue
Massachusetts (results) - WWLP - MGM Springfield generated more than $16.5 million in gross gaming revenue for the month of February, $13,863,376 was generated through slots and $3,030,329 was generated through table games. Encore generated $40.9 million and Plainridge Park $9.5 million for a total of $66.9 million, down 22.4 percent from 2020. All together, Massachusetts’ three casinos– MGM, Plainridge Park Casino, and Encore Boston– generated approximately $19.1 million tax revenue in February. https://bit.ly/2NqlrNs

Las Vegas room rates skyrocket during March Madness
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - The upcoming March Madness tournament is driving Las Vegas room rates through the roof. Resort-casinos across the valley are seeing room rates skyrocket this weekend, with some hitting prices not seen in months. The high price points hint that demand is picking up for Las Vegas vacations. A stay at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas this Saturday starts at $650, according to prices listed on Hotels.com. Last week, a weekend stay started at $325. A stay at Red Rock Resort went from $188 to $399 in that same time span. https://bit.ly/3qTGqWM

State Budget Proposal Opens Door for Three NYC Casinos
New York (expansion) - Jarrett Murphy, City Limits - Amid a pandemic, an impeachment investigation and with the April 1 deadline fast approaching, New York’s state budget could put New York City on a very fast track to get three full-scale casinos—even as it carves out tax breaks for existing casinos that are foundering…The governor’s executive budget proposal called for a request for information on potential downstate casino licenses. But one of the State Senate’s budget bills sets a more aggressive approach: It directs the state Gaming Commission to issue a request for applications for casino licenses by July 1 and decide on winners within 150 days. https://bit.ly/3qTvmZt

Crown Resorts calls time on political donations
Oceania (Australia) - Inside Asian Gaming - Australia’s Crown Resorts has announced that it will immediately cease all donations to political parties. Crown issued a short announcement via the Australian Securities Exchange on Tuesday morning in which it confirmed that it and any associated entities would “cease making monetary or in-kind political donations, effective immediately” – the latest in a series of steps seemingly aimed at transforming the company’s image in the wake of the damning NSW Bergin Report. https://bit.ly/3tyBgRt

Las Vegas already climbing back with nearly 40 shows
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2OzFidT

Restaurant, casino capacity changes today
Nevada (Las Vegas) – Velotta/l Mancini/ Knapp Rinella, Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3loM1mJ

Springtime arrives on Las Vegas Strip at Bellagio conservatory
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3tuyUmW

NCAA Tournament opening lines: Circa taking big bets right away
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Case Keefer, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3eOGnsF

Full-scale ‘Extravaganza’ finds the ways to safely entertain visitors
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3rSwIoK

Editorial: Apartments on site of old Showboat are a win for Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3vuqcXD

Rivers Casino expansion gets go-ahead from Des Plaines City Council
Illinois (Des Plaines) - Russell Lissau, Daily Herald - https://bit.ly/3vzgBP3

Restaurants, bars to see some pandemic limits lifted in April
Pennsylvania (restrictions) - Chad Pradelli, WPVI - https://bit.ly/3cEaoJi

Nebraska senators vote to let casinos stay open during fairs
Nebraska (legislation) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/38RptWB

PlayStudios collaborates with Boss Fight for mobile bingo
National (igaming) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3tuyGfA

Casino stocks hit new 2021 highs as bet-crazed tourists reappear
National (stock market) - John Navin, Forbes - https://bit.ly/30QsJwW

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This Week in Gambling: The state of sports betting in America

In an otherwise slow news week, we take the opportunity to bring you an update on sports betting in America. We look at the states where it's legal now, will be legal soon, and where it may never be legal at all. Also, when the pandemic is over, will Las Vegas ever host those famous buffets again?

Did you know that half the states in this country now have legalized sports betting? And another 17 have some legislation in place to regulate the activity. That's a lot! 42 out of 50 states having sports betting! 84% of the states is not too shabby considering this was an industry that was otherwise illegal less than three short years ago. In fact it's now easier to name the eight states that don't have any sports betting activity:

Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah and Wisconsin!Of these eight states there are some that may never have gambling… states like Utah. Of course, we all know Utah has its own set of unique issues. Then there are states that have legalized gambling but not sports betting… states like Oklahoma. And finally there are states where this whole process could take years… states like California where the whole process is held up in political red tape. Of course, California has always been kind of a pain in the ass.

What's really exciting, however, is sports betting in America where states have been regulating the activity for some time, and still continue to see record revenue growth! States like Pennsylvania and Colorado! Plus, there are now larger states which are moving toward regulating betting on sports… states like Texas and Florida! Although neither are likely to pass any sort of legislation this year.

And there are some states with existing sports gambling legislation which are now thinking about expanding. States like Washington and New York.

Episode #53 WIZARD ON LIVESTREAM: Michael Shackleford (Wizard of Odds) Ask Me Anything.

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Blackjack: Splitting strategy
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YouTube deletions & eggnog
Little Professor calculator
Roulette: Who will lose more money?
Betting systems vs house edge
The Vegas-Aces website
Craps: Dice control
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The sneakiest casino thing
Do casino chips expire?
Three Card Poker: House edge
A $1000 bankroll
Blackjack: 6-5 tables
Can you trust online casinos?
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NJ gambling revenue flat in February, even with Super Bowl
New Jersey (results) - Wayne Parry, Associated Press - Despite a highly anticipated Super Bowl featuring a generational duel at quarterback, New Jersey’s casinos and racetracks took in over $200 million less in sports bets in February than they did a month earlier…the gambling outlets handled nearly $743 million in February, down from $996 million in January. February’s sports betting numbers were still about $200 million higher than they were in February 2020. Combined with continued strong performance from internet gambling, which was up over 80% from a year ago. The $288.2 million they won this February was up 0.3%. Business done in person at casinos was down over 32%. https://bit.ly/3eWXHvF

Gaming revenues for February stay steady due to igaming, new casinos
Pennsylvania (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - Despite ongoing capacity restrictions at casinos in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19, gaming revenue in the commonwealth dipped less than 1% in February…revenues for February totaled $301.98 million compared to $304.3 million in February 2020…igaming revenues were $77.8 million compared to $19.5 million the previous year…Slots were the most popular igaming option in the state, bringing in $50.5 million, table games ($24.7 million) and poker ($2.5 million). Sports betting revenues were $16.4 million, total handle was $509.5 million. Valley Forge, whose sportsbook is operated by FanDuel, had the highest total handle, $179.1 million, and total revenue, $7.56 million. https://bit.ly/3c53y05

Travelers are opting for road trips this summer, survey finds
National (travel) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - The majority of traveling Americans are expected to hit the road for their summer vacations, according to a recent survey from travel organizing app TripIt. The survey found most Americans are opting to drive instead of fly for three popular summer travel dates: Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Despite respondents’ caution around air travel, the report found that people are warming to the idea of flying in the second half of the year — a potential boon for tourism-reliant cities. https://bit.ly/311eUMq

Gaming operators suspend services in China
Asia (Macau/China) - Nelson Moura, Macau Business - At least three gaming concessionaires have suspended or restricted customer service services in mainland China as a precaution to avoid possibly infringing new Chinese criminal regulations on overseas gambling, Allin Media reported. An amendment to China’s criminal law enforced on March 1 determining anyone who ‘organizes’ mainland Chinese for the purpose of ‘overseas’ gambling will be deemed to have committed a criminal act. https://bit.ly/3cTLJ3k

Merger-and-acquisition has analyst upbeat about Accel
National (results) - Matthew Crowley, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3eYpkV8

Contactless booking technology coming to Resorts World Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3tIIL8u

Luxor rooms renovated with ‘fresh take’ on Egyptian theme
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3s8zV3D

McCarran’s Terminal 1 economy parking lot to reopen
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2Qh8TZO

J Balvin brings three-day Neón Experience to Resorts World
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly - https://bit.ly/3115noB

Bally’s gains approval to operate online sports betting in Virginia
Virginia (sports) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2QrKNM7

Golden Nugget receives online sports betting license in Virginia
Virginia (sports) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/30YL0sf

Michigan Online Sportsbooks, Casinos in Unprecedented Territory
Michigan (sports/results) - PRNewswire - https://bit.ly/2NANx8N

Lawmaker seeks 24-month waiting period for online sports betting
North Dakota (sports) - Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/39048uk

Deadwood casinos eager for March Madness next year
South Dakota (sports) - Eric Mayer, KELO - https://bit.ly/3lA7ol8

WynnBET making noise
National (sports) - Buck Wargo, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/3lvUMeQ

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Dubuque casino gaming revenue and attendance decline
Iowa (results) - Kayli Reese, Telegraph Herald - Diamond Jo and Q Casino reported about $8.6 million in gaming revenue combined in February, a decrease of about 17% from February 2020. It’s also a combined 11.5% decrease from January, as both casinos kicked off this year by reporting gaming revenue increases from a year prior. [According to the Iowa Gaming Control, total casino revenue in the state for February was $114.4 million, down 11.2% from February 2020 and total admissions were 1,182,674, down 32.3 million.] https://bit.ly/3vLUQeX

Lamont, tribes reach agreement on gambling expansion
Connecticut (Indian gaming/sports) - Dave Collins, Associated Press - Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration has reached an agreement with Connecticut’s two federally recognized Native American tribes on a comprehensive gambling expansion plan that could eventually lead to sports wagering and online gambling, the governor and tribes announced Thursday. The governor and leaders of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes said the deal would modernize gambling in Connecticut, generate tens of millions of dollars in new revenue for the state and improve financial conditions for Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. https://bit.ly/3saRgJi

Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Maine (reopening) - Nicole Carter, Advertiser Democrat - Along with other businesses across the state, the Oxford Casino closed one year ago this week due to the coronavirus….Governor Janet Mills announced that entertainment establishments, like bars and restaurants – and the casinos – could operate at 50% capacity starting Mar. 26…“We are opening one food outlet, the OX Pub, and the hotel, after March 26,” said Sours in an email statement on Mar. 12. “We are recalling about 140 furloughed team members and we have 20 open positions that we are looking to fill.” https://bit.ly/3tFaW8p

Macau 2022 Property EBITDA to soar 15% higher than 2019
“Macau will look and feel different in 2022 when compared to the pre-COVID world.”
Asia (Macau) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - Rising hotel room capacity, growing demand and reduced costs will see Property EBITDA of Macau’s gaming operators increase 15% over 2019 levels in 2022, according to investment bank Morgan Stanley…Rising revenues, driven by a 22% increase in China nominal GDP, will also be complemented by lower operating costs, estimated to remain 4% lower in 2022 than they were three years earlier. As a result, Morgan Stanley estimates Macau-wide Property EBITDA of US$11 billion in 2022 – 15% higher than 2019. https://bit.ly/3cVuP4k

‘Unprecedented’ gaming industry shutdown recalled
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3r4pD3j

Mohegan Gaming CEO to step down March 31
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3eU056y

Hyatt Hotels to renovate and rebrand Rio Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3cOsrfW

World of Concrete sets dates in June for Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3c3oeWd

A year after shutdown, Las Vegas Strip returning to life
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Michael Quine, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cWrSkh

Uber staging area to debut in downtown Las Vegas
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Mick Akers, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3lyWvQw

Former LV Monorail exec hired as LVCVA marketing vice president
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3vHNppb

Trump’s Florida resort touted as potential gambling destination
Florida (expansion) - Jonathan O'Connell/ Josh Dawsey, Washington Post - https://bit.ly/3tGfOKs

Miami Beach mayor warns of effort to create casinos in South Florida
Florida (expansion) - Martin Vassolo, Miami Herald - https://bit.ly/3lwJ1Vw

Caesars to invest $32M to expand Indiana Grand
Indiana (Shelbyville) - Wes Mills, Inside Indiana Business - https://bit.ly/3f09pWE

Casinos and theaters prepping for restriction relief
Pennsylvania (restrictions) - Melanie Gillespie, WPXI - https://bit.ly/3lyPJKq

New York to lift curfew for casinos, cinemas — but not bars
New York (restrictions) - Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3c6rHDq

PlayStudios fourth quarter and yearly earnings reflect new products
National (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/392Xljz

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Legalized gambling in Nevada marks 90 years
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Don’t expect any parades or fancy cakes Friday, even though it is the 90th anniversary of one of Nevada’s most significant historic events. It was March 19, 1931, when state leaders approved legalized gambling, forever changing the economic course of Nevada and Las Vegas…As of Dec. 31, 436 licensed hotel-casinos were operating in the state with 2,340 taverns, restaurants, convenience stores and supermarkets that offer up to 15 slot machines in their businesses. https://bit.ly/3r2VfpN

New Orleans casinos see 34.5% revenue drop in February
Louisiana (results) - Timothy Boone, Times-Picayune - New Orleans casinos saw their revenue drop by 34.5% in February. Statewide, the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah’s land-based casino and four racinos brought in $151.1 million, down 28.9% from February 2020… Video poker revenue was down 2.5% statewide in February to $53.6 million from $54.9 million. Crescent City casinos saw their revenue drop from $55.2 million to $36.1 million. https://bit.ly/3lB9Nfb

Weather blamed as NWI casinos report 28% decrease
Indiana (results) - Karen Caffarini, Post-Tribune - “The weather really attacked us. We managed to keep our doors open, but it was like a ghost town here for the first 2 to 2 1/2 weeks,” Kathryn Jenkins of the Horseshoe Hammond, said. The casino took in $24.7 million in revenues last month versus $35.39 million the previous February. [According to the Indiana Gaming Commission, total revenue for February was $135.5 million, down 30.7% from 2020. The sports wagering handle was $273.8 million and the win $16.9 million; combined sports and casino revenue was $152.4 million for the month.] https://bit.ly/3s6HMyN

Osaka solicits new participants for casino RFP up to April 6
Asia (Japan) - GGRAsia - Japan’s Osaka prefecture said on Friday that from now until April 6 it will consider submissions from any additional private-sector entities interested in partnering the metropolis in its tilt at hosting a casino resort. Osaka has targeted July this year as a deadline for any further responses by private entities to its request-for-proposal (RFP) process. The prefectural government also announced the finalized version of the local implementation policy for an integrated resort (IR) scheme. https://bit.ly/3r2BzCx

Bally’s purchase of MontBleu approved by NGC
Nevada (Lake Tahoe) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/30YLZZt

Nevada OKs Caesars’ ownership of William Hill
Global (regulation) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2PcV6De

GameCo selects Adam Rosenberg as new CEO
National (corporate) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3c9nIGB

IGT secures licensing rights for Elvis Presley-themes
National (slots) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3s9Fmze

Bally’s becomes an authorized Gaming Operator of MLBl
National (sports) - CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3c2ENSc

Virgin Hotels set to open Thursday. Here’s what to expect.
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Schulz/ Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3lA4bSx

Las Vegas jobless rate dips below 10% for first time since pandemic
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3tEU2Hc

Over 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Nevada
Nevada (vaccine) - Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/2NzJdXo

Sinclair starts marketing push for its forthcoming Bally Sports Networks
National (sports) - Sahil Patel, Wall Street Journal - https://bit.ly/3vDO9f0

South Dakota Governor Signs Sports Betting Framework Into Law
South Dakota (sports) - Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle - https://bit.ly/3d7bc9R

Oregon sees handle and revenue dip in February
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Michigan's online casinos and poker rooms combined to win $2.8 million per day over the 28 days in February, down slightly from $2.9 million per day in January. Adjusted gross receipts of $75.2 million yielded $14 million in tax revenue for the state. BetMGM/MGM Grand Detroit once again led the market with $26.9 million in gross receipts.

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This Week in Gambling: Sands Corporation leaving Las Vegas

Just when you think things can't get any stranger, the Sands Corporation has announced the sale of The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino resorts, along with their Sands Expo Center! And in a year of pandemic challenges for the gambling industry, there is still good news and reason for hope.

It’s been less that two months since the Sands Corporation lost their leader, Sheldon Adelson. And now the company has made a major announcement about their future in Nevada: There is none! A deal has been reached which will allow Apollo Global Management and Vici Properties to buy the Sands Las Vegas properties for $6.25 billion. When completed, the Sands will no longer have a presence in Sin City... or Nevada, for that matter. With the Venetian sold and the Palazzo sold, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation will subsequently change it’s name to simply “Sands” as a result.

LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL: The sale of Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s Strip assets is a positive sign for its namesake city, industry experts say. The company announced Wednesday that it is selling its Las Vegas properties to Apollo Global Management Inc. and Vici Properties Inc. for $6.25 billion — a price tag large enough to show there’s still value in the Las Vegas market.

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Caesars files lawsuit seeking more than $2B from insurers
National (litigation) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - Caesars Entertainment has sued its insurers over non-coverage of losses associated with COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and is seeking more than $2 billion…Caesars said it purchased broad property insurance coverage to protect against “all risk of physical loss or damage” and resulting business interruption, unless specifically excluded by policies. The company wrote in the lawsuit it paid more than $25 million in premiums “to secure a top of the line, all-risk policy portfolio” that provided more than $3.4 billion in coverage limits. https://bit.ly/3rkbE9s

Sportsbook with payday lending connections suspended
Tennessee (sports) - Stephen Elliott, Nashville Scene - State regulators on Friday suspended Tennessee Action 24/7 — a legal sports gambling outfit with ties to locally based payday lending company Advance Financial — just as the lucrative NCAA basketball tournament was getting underway. An investigator for the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Sports Wagering Advisory Council told the regulatory body that he had found evidence of money laundering and fraud on the betting app. https://bit.ly/3lNFUZx

The United States Igaming Revenue Report — February 2021
National (igaming/results) - Deke Castleman, CDC Gaming Reports - An overview of igaming revenue in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan, the five states where online gambling is legal in the U.S… Total igaming revenue for February 2021 in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, and Michigan added up to slightly less than $253 million, a 14.3% increase over January’s $217 million. Michigan accounted for 31.5% of the month’s total. https://bit.ly/3f7xUBb

Crown Resorts receives takeover offer from US fund
Oceania (Australia) - New Daily - Gaming giant Crown Resorts is being targeted for a takeover after a US investment fund made an unsolicited offer. The non-binding offer received on Sunday proposes an offer price of $11.85 cash per share, equating to about $8 billion. Crown shares closed at $9.86 on Friday, valuing the group at $6.7 billion. The offer represents a premium of 19 per cent to Crown’s weighted average share price in the weeks since it released its first-half results. “The Crown board has not yet formed a view on the merits of the proposal,” it said in a statement. https://bit.ly/3vVOlXf

Slot machine routes draws attention nationally with deal
National (slots) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2PtDseE

A potential Trump casino project faces long odds, steep opposition
Florida (expansion) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/2PsWrpl

Las Vegas shows signs of reawakening a year after pandemic began
Nevada (Las Vegas) – Velotta/ Bailey Schulz, Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cg2wyn

Surf’s up! Enjoy this latest wave of Vegas casino resort openings
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Fremont Street packed during March Madness weekend
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The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas should be ready to rock
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General manager of Tropicana one of three women running casinos
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Molly Shelly, Press of Atlantic City - https://bit.ly/3chw7HS

Oregon sees handle and revenue dip in February
Oregon (sports) - Marese O'Hagan, iGB North America - https://bit.ly/3d3wJjt

Ground broken on new Turfway Park grandstand
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Powerball jackpot worth $220 million
National (lottery) - Matt Durr, Michigan Live - https://bit.ly/3d7QpD3

Roger Baldwin, groundbreaker in blackjack strategy, dies at 91
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'It’s tough for us': Casinos ready to open, some worried it’s too soon
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Sports betting and casinos revenues dip in February
Mississippi (results) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - The Mississippi Gaming Commission’s report for the month revealed the state’s casinos brought in $172.4 million in revenue, down 2.9% from February 2020. Sports wagering dropped 29.4% to $47.8 million after January’s record handle of $67.7 million. Taxable revenue from sports betting in February was $4.6 million…Casinos in the Coastal Region again brought in the most revenue in February, $112.1 million…Northern Tier $40.3 million in February. Central region casinos brought in $20.0 million. https://bit.ly/3cgHJLa

Air travelers top 1.5 million for first time in over a year
National (travel) - Associated Press - More than 1.5 million people streamed through U.S. airport security checkpoints on Sunday, the largest number since the pandemic tightened its grip on the United States more than a year ago. It marked the 11th straight day that the Transportation Security Administration screened more than 1 million people…The TSA said Monday that it screened about 1.54 million people on Sunday, which appeared to be the largest number since March 13, 2020. https://bit.ly/3faACpF

Raiders Tavern & Grill at M Resort sets opening date
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - Raiders Tavern & Grill at M Resort in Henderson will open April 1. The restaurant, which is the only one dedicated to the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team, will start taking reservations on OpenTable on Wednesday. Walk-ins also will be accommodated when it opens. The restaurant will be decorated with Raiders memorabilia and merchandise, and it will have numerous large TV screens, both indoors and on the outdoor patio, to provide plenty of sports programming. https://bit.ly/3tOxOm2

NZ pokies bounce back surprises with record spending
Oceania (New Zealand) - Sharon Singleton, Asia Gaming Brief - New Zealanders spent a record amount on pokies in the final quarter of the year in the country’s pubs and clubs, showing significant pent up demand after the first-half closures and surprising government officials…gaming machine profits for the final quarter of the year were NZ$252 million…Gaming machine profit increased by 3.7 percent between the September and December 2020 quarters. https://bit.ly/2QBVR9y

Wynn to reopen Encore as weekend crowds arrive
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Resorts World food hall to feature local chefs, Asian cuisines
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Al Mancini, Las Vegas Review-Journal -

‘Starting to feel a little more safe,’ Las Vegas Strip visitors say
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Subrina Hudson, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cVI1pO

Aided by NCAA viewing events, Strip packed with visitors
Nevada (las Vegas) - Bryan Horwath, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3rguFtG

‘Atomic Saloon Show’ to reopen on on May 5
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3u40xUf

Headliner entertainer returns next month to the Hard Rock
New Jersey (Atlantic City) - Vincent Jackson, Press of Atlantic City -https://bit.ly/3vXetkj

Sportradar adds to its portfolio with acquisition of Synergy Sports
Global (acquisition/sports) - Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3cktS6O

March Madness remains off limits for legal sports betting in Northwest
Regional (sports) - Tom Banse, NW News Network - https://bit.ly/31dhnTU

North Dakota Senate rejects sports betting resolution
North Dakota (sports) - Jeremy Turley, Herald - https://bit.ly/3d6T8wr

Walker’s Bluff Casino gives update on proposed facility upgrades
Illinois (expansion) - Amber Ruch, KFVS - https://bit.ly/3vVbclA

Caesars Windsor remains closed — and the stakes are high
Canada (Ontario) - Kerri Breen, CBC News - https://bit.ly/3spqpti

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Sports betting and online gambling are one step closer
Connecticut (sports/Indian gaming) - Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror - Connecticut inched closer to legalizing sports betting and online gambling Wednesday with votes by a legislative committee to send gaming-expansion bills to the floors of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Public Safety and Security Committee action places before the full General Assembly a deal recently struck by the administration of Gov. Ned Lamont with the Mashantucket Pequots and Mohegans, the tribal nations with exclusive rights to casino gambling. https://bit.ly/3smHRyh

New Hard Rock Casino will be ready to roll May 14
Indiana (Gary) - Dan Carden, Northwest Indiana Times - The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will open to the public May 14, following a guitar smashing ceremony that will mark the completion of the $300 million gaming facility located adjacent to the Borman Expressway at Burr Street in Gary. Inside the 200,000-square foot building guests will find 1,637 slot machines, 80 table games, a sports book, five restaurants, multiple bars and lounges, a 1,954-capacity Hard Rock Live entertainment venue and music memorabilia. https://bit.ly/3lOXvA6

Regal Cinema to reopen US theaters in April
National (reopening) - Jake Coyle, Associated Press - Regal Cinemas, the second largest movie theater chain in the U.S., will reopen beginning April 2. For nearly half a year, its 7,211 screens and 549 theatres in the U.S. have been dark. Doors will open early next month with attendance limited to 25% to 50% capacity in about 500 locations…Regal’s April 2 reopening coincides with the release of Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla vs. Kong.” https://bit.ly/3cnVDeo

NSW expecting Crown Sydney suitability decision within “months”
Oceania (Australia) - Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming - Crown Resorts is on track to launch casino operations at its AU$2.2 billion Crown Sydney development in 2021 with the chairman of the NSW gaming regulator telling Inside Asian Gaming he expects a resolution within “months, not years.” Detailing the progress of negotiations between the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) and Crown, Authority chair Philip Crawford said the Australian casino was making solid progress in its efforts to reach suitability. https://bit.ly/3u7AQSL

GameCo draws investment from Jason Ader and Playtech
National (corporate) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3lSI4qQ

Bally’s completes acquisition of Monkey Knife Fight
National (acquisition) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3lPbc1S

Full House planning hotel-casino themed on Chamonix-Mont Blanc
Colorado (Cripple Creek) - Howard Stutz, CDC Gaming Reports - https://bit.ly/3d8HssW

Strip hotel rooms in high demand
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Bailey Schulz, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3d5M2bl

MSG Sphere takes shape as 100-ton roof trusses are installed
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Bill would create commission to regulate esports in Nevada
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Sadler, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3d75d4H

Penn CEO says casino recovery has been ‘incredible’
National (corporate) - Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC - https://bit.ly/3d98RuH

Deadwood gaming hits a jackpot in February
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Senate bill reauthorizing casino improvement fund passes House
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Wyoming Sports Betting Sails Through Senate Committee
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Congresswoman Resumes Push to Repeal Excise Tax
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This Week in Gambling: March Madness and Buffalo Wild Wings.

This week's gambling news finds us focused on March Madness, as the NCAA Men's basketball Tournament tips off. There is also sports betting news from BetMGM and Las Vegas casino news regarding the pandemic.

More than 47 million Americans will be legally betting on March Madness this year, with online and physical sports book betting expected to grow dramatically compared to 2019, compensating for lower expected participation in bracket contests, according to new data from the American Gaming Association.

“The sports betting landscape has changed dramatically since 2019 – and as a result, tournament betting has transformed,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “As consumers formerly limited to bracket contests now enjoy access to legal sports book options, they also plan to place traditional sports bets as March Madness returns.”

Since the 2019 tournament, 65.4 million more Americans have gained the opportunity to legally bet on March Madness in 13 new jurisdictions.
• 25 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized sports betting, with 21 legal markets operational.
• 17 states currently have active or pre-filed legislation to legalize sports betting.
• 47.4 million American adults will wager on March Madness.
• 8.3 million will place a bet at a physical sports book, up 79% from 2019.

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This five-year deal represents a significant extension of Playtech’s successful long-term relationship with key strategic partner Flutter.

In addition, Playtech will continue to provide exclusive dedicated studios for Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Casino with respect to their live casino offerings, including the exclusive launch of Sky Vegas Live Casino in early 2021.

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Mattress Mack places $1 Million NCAA bet on Houston Cougars
National (sports) - Briana Zamora-Nipper, KPRC-TV - The Gallery Furniture store owner known as “Mattress Mack” booked a late-night flight to Colorado, where he placed $1 million with DraftKings on the University [of] Houston at 9-1 to win the NCAA Championship. This historic wager would net McIngvale $9 million, and follows his winning $3.46 million Super Bowl bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to DraftKings, McIngvale’s bet is one of the largest March Madness wagers on record. https://bit.ly/39oPTiM

Horseshoe Casino adds more electronic table games
Indiana (Hammond) - Dan Carden, Northwest Indiana Times - The Horseshoe Casino is responding to state limits on live-dealer table game seating amid the COVID-19 pandemic by betting its guests will be open to electronic versions of their favorite games. The Hammond gaming facility recently opened a new electronic table games pit, or “E Pit,” on the casino floor that features digital versions of roulette, craps and blackjack…Horseshoe officials expect the electronic tables will attract both novice players who want to learn table-games strategy and experienced bettors looking for new kinds of action. https://bit.ly/3rBCBpl

Casino resorts near border proposed
Georgia (expansion) - Anna B. Mitchell, Post and Courier - South Carolina does not have casinos but, if an Atlanta-based real estate executive gets his way, there could be at least two just across the state line in Georgia. With three days left in the Georgia legislative calendar, lawmakers have gone quiet over a sports betting bill that would expand gambling in the state beyond lottery tickets and bingo. The bill in its current form does not include casinos, but adding that verbiage remains a possibility as the session draws to a close, said Rick Lackey, a commercial real estate executive who has pushed to legalize casinos since 2015. https://bit.ly/3fshfIM

GB gambling contributed £7.7bn to economy in 2019
Europe (UK) - Daniel O'Boyle, iGaming Business - The British gambling industry contributes £7.7bn to the country’s economy according to an Ernst & Young report commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). In addition, the report noted the gambling sector provides 61,000 jobs across the country, while contributing indirectly to a further 58,000 jobs. https://bit.ly/2O5p8sb

New Las Vegas resorts innovate by blending sports and nightlife
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Brock Radke, Las Vegas Sun - https://bit.ly/3rFnPho

MSG Sphere developer looks to expand with MSG Networks merger
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/2PCbAVz

Richard Branson wants to visit Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ‘soon’
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3mcBlIf

Styx marks Vegas return with 2 shows at The Venetian
Nevada (Las Vegas) - John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3cBbOW8

Las Vegas restaurants will offer special brunches for Easter
Nevada (Las Vegas) - Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal - https://bit.ly/3rFnETg

Expansion work starting soon at central Indiana casino
Indiana (Shelbyville) - Associated Press - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/39rbOWL

Unions, teachers call for MGM-Empire City to be a full-scale casino
New York (Yonkers) - Dan Murphy, Yonkers Times - https://bit.ly/39vqZya

Slidell pastors, parishioners push back on casino as opposition emerges
Louisiana (expansion) - Sara Pagones, Times-Picayune - https://bit.ly/2PmZUX1

Louisiana lawmakers to debate parameters for sports betting
Louisiana (sports) - Associated Press - https://bit.ly/3dmpmDN

Cavaliers announce partnership with Betway
Ohio (sports) - Ben Axelrod, WKYC - https://bit.ly/3sCvuyp

NH sports betting handle: February drops to $50.9 million
New Hampshire (sports) - Matt Amato, Lineups - https://bit.ly/3dljU45

Tennessee generates $176.3m in sports bets in February
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